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I wonder if you somehow fashioned window coverings out of those car windshield covers used on the inside of a car up against the windshield, to reflect the sun back out? Dollar store? Also, what's the status of the home's insulation. This makes a huge difference

I'm in Alabama so we are dealing with the heat as well. Just trying to do what we can, and that's really all you can do right now. We have been having lots of showers which helps cool things off a little in the afternoons.

So far we are having what I consider a strange summer here. We had one hot day and today it is 61. We haven't even put the air conditioners in the windows yet, just using the ceiling fan in the bedroom. I hope you can figure out an inexpensive solution to your issues. My dd and I are going to Aldi's tonight. That place has certainly been helping with the grocery budget. Have a good weekend!

Hi Belinda, I put large pieces of cardboard (from large boxes) in our windows of our unused bedrooms to keep the heat in the winter and the hot air out during the Summer. It really does seem to help a lot.

I am so sorry this happened. Can you do blackout curtains. You can buy blackout fabric at the fabric store too. It might cost a little more upfront it does save money. I know this is quirky. I am a day sleeper. I have mini blinds on my window, a regular shade and blackout curtains. My room keeps really cool now and our electric bill went down. It does look nice too.

The black may have cut down on the heat. But, white is what you need to reflect the heat back out. Reynolds wrap on the poster board will help immensely. And, it is cheaper than the car reflector things.

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Belinda is a single Mother to one daughter, prizewinning jam and cookie maker, and blog writer who likes to write about frugality. Born and raised in Illinois she makes her home in Tennessee now but considers herself a Yankee at heart. She’s fond of heirloom tomatoes, canning, early mornings, and cooking from scratch.